Senior Research Manager - Shopper Insight
7 days ago
Watford
Senior Research Manager – Shopper Insight | Hertfordshire (M25, Hybrid) | Up to £67,000 + 5k car allowance \n \n What actually makes a shopper choose one brand over another — and could you be the person who tells that story to the industry? \n \n I'm searching for a Senior Research Manager – Shopper Insight for one of the most respected insight, foresight and learning organisations in UK food and grocery. This is a rare opening: a senior, high-visibility role for someone who wants real ownership of an insight agenda — not just a seat delivering against someone else's. \n \n Why this one's different: \n This isn't a back-office research role. You'll be the person retailers and FMCG brands turn to for the "why" behind shopper behaviour — shaping methodology, presenting to senior stakeholders, and building a reputation as a genuine industry voice. \n \n What you'll own: \n 🔹 A full shopper research programme — methodology through to delivery, your call \n 🔹 Thought-leading reports and insight that actually move client thinking \n 🔹 Senior client relationships — advisory boards, webinars, deep dives \n 🔹 A blend of quant, qual and emerging AI-driven approaches \n 🔹 Line management of a Shopper Analyst — genuine people leadership \n \n What you'll bring: \n ✅ Senior-level insight or research experience with real industry credibility \n ✅ Retailer or client-side experience (think Tesco, Waitrose, or similar) — highly desirable \n ✅ A methodology-led mindset — social listening, communities, conjoint, and beyond \n ✅ Confidence in the data yourself, not just presenting someone else's analysis \n ✅ Storytelling that shapes opinion, not just reports it \n ✅ Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills \n \n What's in it for you: \n 💰 Up to £67,000 basic \n 🚗 £5,000 car allowance (cash option available) \n 📈 12.5% pension (5% employee contribution) \n 🏡 Hybrid — 2 days/week in the office \n 🌴 28 days annual leave + bank holidays, with holiday flex \n ⏰ Early finish Fridays \n 🩺 Private medical insurance, life assurance and a genuine wellbeing offering \n 📚 Support for professional qualifications and continued learning \n \n Sound like your next move? \n If you're ready to trade "delivering insight" for shaping the agenda, I'd love a confidential conversation . \n \n 📩 DM me or apply below. \n \n #ShopperInsight #MarketResearch #FMCG #GroceryIndustry #InsightJobs #Hiring #ConsumerInsight \n